UK Events list
Stephanie Peters
Now until 10 August Exhibition of work by Embroiderers' Guild
Town Hall, Chipping Campden
Work by members of the Stow-on-the-Wold and Countryside branch
Contact Barbara Vidal 01386 840391
Now until 11 August Exhibition of Member's Work
Stoke-on-Trent Embroiderers' Guild, Borough Museum and Art Gallery, The
Brompton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyne
Free
Now until 18 August Summer Open Exhibition of Needlecraft
Helmshore Textile Museums, Holmcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancs
Mon - Fri 2 - 5pm, Sum 1 - 5pm
2.20 and 1.10
Sections for embroidery, cross stitch, tapestry, lace-making, quilting
and patchwork.
Contact Catherine Pearson 01706 226459
Now until 29th August Past and Present
Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, Yorkshire
An ever changing exhibition and demonstration of patchwork and quilting
by the Priory Patchworkers
1 - 5.30 pm Tues to Sun, open bank holiday Monday
Now until 31 August Annual Customer Exhibition
Voirrey Embroidery, Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral, Cheshire
10am - 5pm weekdays, 1 - 5pm Sundays
0151 342 3514
Now until 31 August A Stitch Through Time
Weymouth Museum, Brewers Quay, Weymouth
West Country Embroiderers display, focus changes as follows:
to 12 August Quilts and quilting
12 - 27 August Lace, knitting, crochet and tatting
27 - 31 August Computer design
10am - 5pm
Free
Now until 1 September William Morris Centenary Exhibition
V & A Museum
5.50, 3.25 concessionary, also group and family tickets
10.00 - 17.30 Tuesday to Saturday, 12.00 - 17.30 Monday
Free for schools, colleges and community education groups who book in
advance 0171 928 8638
Now until 1 September Full Circle Exhibition
The Needlecraft Centre, Longleat
Exhibition of innovative and related textiles inspired by visits to the
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford
11am - 5pm
Free
Now until 1 September Exhibition of Smocks and Smocking by Notts Lincs
Textile Designers
Millgate Folk Museum, Newark, Notts
Further information from Suzanne Fysh 01427 83846
Now until 4 September Pride and Prejudice Exhibition
Lyme Park House, Disley, Cheshire
Some of the costumes from the TV series
Entry fee to the house
Fridays to 27 September Fans designed and made by Ann Collier
The Lace Guild, The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Lace fans, mainly in colour, including a variety of needle and bobbin
techniques
10am - 4pm Fridays, advance notice for groups of 5 or more
Mon - Thurs by appointment
See also open day Sat 28 September
Free to members and under 16's, non-members 1.00
Now until 28 September Needles and Pillows
The County Museum, Taunton Castle, Somerset
Lace from the county collection
Tues to Sat 10am - 5pm
1.80, senior citizens 1.20, children 50p, half price for Lace Guild
members
01823 255510
Every Wednesday and Sunday till 29th September
Lace making demonstrations
Dentist's home, Beamish Open Air Museum, County Durham
Entrance fee to Museum
Now until 20 October Now and Then
The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London
Contemporary Fans and the antique fans that inspired them
Tues - Sat 11am - 4.30pm
3.00, concessions 2.00
Alexandra Moskalenko 0181 858 7879
Now until 26 October Living at Belsay
Belsay Hall, A696, 14 miles north west of Newcastle
Contemporary designers and craftspeople exhibition of furniture,
fabrics, silver, glass and ceramics.
3.60/2.80/1.80
Now until 1 December Samplers, the childrens' embroidery
Bishops House, Meersbrook Park, Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield
Samplers from the museums collection dating from 1734 to 1894
Weds to Sat 10am - 4.30pm, Sun 11am - 4.30pm
Small charge
Kim Streets 0114 2557701 or 27722106
10 August Lace and Craft Chat
Napier Hall, Horndean, Hants
In aid of Bordean House Sue Ryder Home. Demonstrations of various
crafts, suppliers.
3.50 including drinks, please bring packed lunch
Mrs D Gill, 14 Barnfield Road, Petersfield, Hants
10 - 11 August Thread Your Needle
St Andrews Art Centre, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend
Work by members of the North Kent branch of the Embroiderers' Guild
10am - 4pm Saturday, Sales table by Julia Bowman's Threads and Things
and talk at 2pm by Julia Bowman
Sunday Guild sales table
50 pence
10 - 11 August Quilting Weekend
Beamish Open Air Museum, County Durham
Selection of quilts from the Beamish collection on view. Members of the
Quilters' Guild will demonstrate techniques.
Contact Rosy Allan, Senior Keeper, 01207 231811
14 August - 4 September Brunel Broderers Exhibition
Hotbath Gallery, School of Creative and Performing Arts, Bath
Contemporary work, workshops, childrens' workshops
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm closed bank holidays
01225 328673
17 - 20 August Craft Exhibitions and Demonstrations
High Moorland Business Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon
Hardanger, blackwork, tapestry, patchwork, creative embroidery and cross
stitch by local needlecrafters. Also lace making, spinning, weaving,
quilting, applique, silk painting, silk ribbon embroidery and canvas
work with demonstrations and opportunities for visitors to participate.
1 pound
For details phone 01822 890671
19 - 25 August Needle Points North
Conference Room, St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay
10am - 5pm, subject to tide times!
Panels by 14 northern branches of the Embroiderer's Guild representing
the communities of these branches
19 and 20 August Day Workshops Christmas Decorations in Fabric
Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Glos
17.50, 16.00 concessions
Brochure listing various workshops from 01285 657181
21 - 30 August Antique Needlework Exhibition 1650 -1996
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire
11am last entry 4.30pm
2.00, family ticket 5.00 for exhibition only
Mill is National Trust property, separate charge, free to members
Parking free to members, 1.50 non members
24 August Summer Fair, Ryedale Embroiderers' Guild
Over 60's Club, Pickering, North Yorks
10am to 4pm
For more details call Anita Cassidy 01723 862417
24 - 26 August The Craft Movement Contemporary Crafts Fair
The Guildhall, Winchester
For details 01373 453153
24 - 27 August Quarterjack Quilters Summer Show
Upton Country Park, near Poole, Dorset
10am - 5pm
Anne Brown 01202 680367
25 - 31 August Needle Lace and Stumpwork by Kay Dennis
The Cow Byre, Ruislip, Middlesex
Daily demonstrations
Kay Dennis 01823 829844
27 August Handicraft Exhibition
St Michael's Church Hall, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex
South Essex Federation of Townswomens' Guilds
Mrs B Smith 01708 457403
29 August - 1 September Great British Quilt Festival
Borders and Beyond, a competitive show
Harrogate - the large show ground
5.00
Details 01704 573744 Fax 01704 578104
September to December Fabric Boxes
Lichfield College
Mondays 10am to midday
This course covers the opportunity to learn to make attractive and
interesting boxes using fabric and card.
Price 31.20 for the term
Phone 01543 262150
7 Sept Springett's Lace Fair
Connexion Leisure Centre, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, just off the A45 between
Rugby and Coventry
10.00 - 16.00
Tickets 2.00 each, buy 10 in advance for 15.00, under 16's free.
C & D Springett, 21 Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5DF
Tel 01788 544691 Fax 01788 551757
8 - 29 September A Stitcher's View - work by Helen Stevens
Manor House Museum, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 2 - 5pm Sun
2.50, concessions 1.50, reductions for parties
01284 757072
12 - 15 September Autumn Needlecraft Fair
Olympia 2, London
Also Crafts Materials Show, entry covers both events
8.50 adults, 7.50 senior citizens, 5 children (8 - 14). One pound
reduction on advance purchases, children's tickets one pound each in
advance, limited to two per adult
Tickets by credit card from 01369 706595
14 Sept Tatting Workshop Day
Glenmore Primary School, Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicester
2.50 Drinks included, bring a packed lunch
10.00 - 16.00
Organised by the Ring of Tatters For tickets contact: 0116 2881670
14th September Leek Lacemakers National Lace Day
Stockwell House, Stockwell Street, Leek (public car park at rear)
Demonstration and exhibition of lace, 3 stalls, bring your lace pillows.
Tea and coffee served. Suitable for disabled.
50p in advance or at the door, shoppers free.
For map/tickets contact Celia Kent, 1 Grove Terrace, Leek, Staffs. 01538
388308
14 - 15 September Traquair Needlework Weekend
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peebleshire
Classes, demonstrations, workshops, stalls etc
Details 01896 83023
16 September New branch of the Embroiderers' Guild
Lichfield College, The Friary, Lichfield, Staffs
7.30pm every third Monday in the month
Small annual subscription, first visit free
Margaret Fairhead 01675 470225
20-22 September 1996 The (first) National Cross Stitch Show
G-Mex Centre, Manchester
10am to 6pm
Prices: Adult 6 GBP (5 in advance); Senior Citizen 5 (4); Children age
5-16 3 (2)
Tickets from The National Cross Stitch Show, PO Box 20, Fishponds,
Bristol, BS16 5QU Credit card line: 01179 701370
20 - 22 September The Autumn Quilt Fair
Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth, Hants
10am - 5pm
National Patchwork Association
01603 812259 tri...@paston.co.uk
http://www.paston.co.uk/natpat/natpat
21 - 22 September Art Craft and Educational 96
Clarendon Suites, Hagley Road, Edgbaston
"Come along hand enjoy a fantastic day out where you and your
family can try their hand at a wide variety of arts and crafts. We
have hired 12,000 square feet of space which will be filled with
workshops, demonstrations, seminars and hands on areas. So not only
will it be educational and very enjoyable, but you will be able to take
advantage of discounted prices on all materials with savings of up to
50% on special offers."
£2.50 Pre-registration price
22 September Tonbridge Lacemakers Suppliers Fair
Tonbridge High School, High Street, Tonbridge
10am - 3pm
1 pound
Janice Freeman 01732 850837 daytime, 01732 851511 evenings and weekends
23 September - 27 October Stitch is our Forte - 40th Anniversary
exhibition of the Cumbria, Manchester and Cheshire, Merseyside, Preston
and South Lakes and Furness Branches of the Embroiderers' Guild
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire
Ida Bradshaw, 0161 861 7158 after 7pm
26 - 29 September 13th National Knitting and Needlecraft Exhibition
NEC Birmingham
10am -6pm
6.00, 4.50 senior citizens, under 16's free, reductions for advance
tickets
Nationwide Exhibitions 0117 970 1370
26 September Embroidery Exhibition in aid of St Michael's Hospice,
Harrogate
Collingham Methodist Church Hall, Collingham, nr Wetherby, W. Yorks
10am - 4pm
1.00 including refreshments
26 September Machine Embroidery Workshop
The Jinney Ring Craft Centre, Hanbury, nr Bromsgrove, Worcs
Aimed at beginners or those with limited experience.
25.00 including materials
01527 821272
26 September Embroidery Exhibition in aid of St Michaels Hospice
Collingham Methodist Church Hall, Collingham, nr Wetherby, West Yorks
10am - 4pm
1 pound including tea and biscuits
Mrs Mitton 0113 2892 225
28 September Lace Guild Open Day
The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Last day of Ann Colliers Fans exhibition
10am - 4pm
Free to members and under 16's, non-members 1.00
28 September Thames Estuary Lacemakers Lace Day
St Thomas More Church Hall, High Road, Hadleigh, Essex
Bridget Cook: Lace around the world
10am - 4pm
3.00, 1.50 members
01702 526223
28 September Alban Lacemakers Lace Day
Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts
Tony Brown: Pins and Needles
10am - 4pm
3.50 cheques payable to Lace Day Alban Lacemakers
SAE to Mrs E Parsons, 46 The Deerings, Harpenden, Herts
28-29 September (28th by pre-booked ticket only)
Miniatura Doll's House Show
N.E.C Birmingham
Price: 28th: 8.00 pre-booked
29th: Adult 4.50, children 2.00, weekend ticket: 8.00
Contact: Miniatura, 41 Eastbourne Ave, Hodge Hill, B'ham B34 6AR
Tel: 0121 783 2070
Fridays 4 October - 13 December Recent acquisitions to the Lace Guild
collection
The Lace Guild, The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Lace, equipment, prickings, a rare folio of printed patterns and other
books. 17th century to modern times, wide range of types both British
and European
10am - 4pm Fridays, advance notice for groups of 5 or more
Mon - Thurs by appointment
Also open day Sat 14 December
Free to members and under 16's, non-members 1.00
5 October Derbyshire Bobbin Lace Society Lace Day
St Benedict School, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby
10am - 4pm
Diane Moss: Lady Curzon and her wardrobe in the 20's and 30's
2.50, 2.00, YLM 1.00 Cheques payable to Derbyshire Bobbin Lace Society
SAE Mrs M Moore, 26 The Covert, Spondon, Derby
5 October Rochdale Lace Day
St George's Church Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale
10.30am - 4pm
Speaker Tessa Holmes
2.25
SAE Mrs J Malone, 44 The Windrush, Healey Gardens, Rochdale, Lancs
5 October Leicester Lace Day
Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, Leicester
10.am - 4pm
3.00, members 2.50, Ploughmans lunch order in advance 2.50 Cheques
payable to Leics Bobbin Lace Guild
SAE Mrs Sally Garratt, 51 Springfield Crescent, Kibworth Beauchamp,
Leicester
5 - 27 October Biennial National Exhibition of the Association
of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers FIBRES 96
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hants
Weds - Sun 11am - 5pm
2.50
Judy Hardman, 01794 388057
11 - 13 Oct Madeira Craft, Embroidery and Fashion Show
Flower Hall, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Theme Art Nouveau, including William Morris
Fri & Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm Sun 10am - 4.30pm
6.00, senior citizens 5.00, students 4.00, 1 pound reduction for tickets
bought by 31 August
Madeira Threads (UK) Ltd, PO Box 6, Thirsk, North Yorks
11 - 13 October Autumn Quilt Fair
Trentham Gardens, nr Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
10am - 5pm
National Patchwork Association
01603 812259 tri...@paston.co.uk
http://www.paston.co.uk/natpat/natpat
12 October Barnard Castle Carpet Exhibition
Bowes Museum, Northumberland
Lectures from Joanna Hashsagan of the Bowes Museum and Sarah Medlam of
the V & A
12 October Newbury Young Bobtails Workshops
St Marys Church Centre, New Road, Greenham, Newbury
Fimo Bead Making, Paint a Bobbin, Spangling, Make a Christmas Decoration
Bring a pillow to make lace
10am - 3pm
1.50 including two workshops Cheques payable to Young Bobtails
SAE Toby Crispin, Laronde, Sandy Close, Long Lane, Curridge, Newbury
12 October Glevum Lacemakers Open Day
Churchdown Community Centre, Churchdown, Gloucester
Speaker David Springett
Starts 10.30 am
Ticket only, 2.50
SAE Liz Muncey, Yew Trees, Aston Crews, nr Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
12 October Mercian Lace Association Lace Day
Oldswinford Primary School, Field Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge
Speaker Barbara Underwood
3.50, workshop 3.00 cheques payable to Mercian Lace Association
SAE to Miss I Allen, 297 Malvern Road, Worcester
17 - 20 October Knitting and Stitching Show
Alexandra Palace
Enquiries: 0181 690 8888 Bookings: 01394 270707
19 October Lace Day
Burwell Village College, Burwell (close to A14 between Cambridge and
Newmarket)
Speaker Jo Firth: Charted work of all kinds
Competition a lace picture of any kind, senior and junior sections
2.50, 1.25 cheques payable to Project 22
SAE to Community Assistant (lace day) Burwell Village College, Burwell,
Cambs
10 October Bromley Lacemakers Lace Day
Bromley Central Library
Speaker Stephen Pearce
10am - 4pm
3.50 including refreshments
SAE Mrs Jennifer Hanney, 155 Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Kent
20 October Norfolk Lacemakers Suppliers Fair
St Walstan's Building, Norfolk Showground, Norwich
10am - 4 pm
50 pence
25 - 27 October 10th Scottish Knitting and Needlecraft Fayre
Royal Highland Showground, Ingleston, Edinburgh
10am - 6pm
4.00, 3.00 senior citizens, under 16's free, reductions for advance
purchases
Details 0117 970 1370
26 October The Great Northern Fair (not just lace)
Civic Hall, Pudsey, West Yorks
10am to 4.30pm
Demonstrations of embroidery, needle lace, bobbin lace, temari balls,
tatting etc
Refreshments all day, large car park.
1.00 in advance, 1.50 at the door.
Tickets with sae to Jo Firth, 58 Kent Crescent, Lowton, Pudsey, W. Yorks
Tel 0113 2574881
26 October Wessex Lacemakers Lace Day
Ballroom, Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare
10.30am to 4.30pm
Speaker Ann Collier, Lace in Miniature
4.00 cheque payable to Wessex Lacemakers
SAE Margaret Sandland, 6 Coombe Brook, Wookey Hole, Somerset, BA5 1BL
26 October Lace day
Woodhall Farm Community Centre, Datchet Close, Hemel Hempstead, Herts
10am - 4pm
2.00, YLM 1.00
SAE Mrs P Goodall, 25 Nidderdale, Hemel Hempstead, Herts
9 November - 4 January Quilters' Guild National Exhibition
Dean Clough Galleries, Halifax, West Yorks
10am - 5pm, seven days per week
Free
9 November - 21 December Needle Points North
Myles Meehan Gallery, Arts Centre, Darlington
Panels by 14 northern branches of the Embroiderer's Guild representing
the communities of these branches
9 November Seahaven Lacemakers Lace Day
The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford, East Sussex
Speaker Ann Davies 'Rag Rugs'
10am - 4pm
3.50 Cheques payable to Seahaven Lacemakers
SAE to Mrs Pat White, Highwood, Firle Road, Seaford
9 - 10 November Alexandra Palace Doll's House Fair
Alexandra Palace
16 November Southern Counties Lacemakers' Fair
Havant Leisure Centre
10am - 4pm
Tim Parker 01202 42455
17 November Rugby Craft Association Fair
Benn Memorial Hall, Town Hall, Rugby
10.30 - 16.30
Small entrance fee
21 - 24 November Knitting and Stitching Show
International Centre, Harrogate
Enquiries: 0181 690 8888 Bookings: 01394 270707
23 November Thames Estuary Lacemakers
St Thomas More Church Hall, Hadleigh, Essex
Gwynedd Roberts Brugge and its laces
10am - 4pm
3.00, 1.50
01702 526223
29 November - 1 December Autumn Quilt Fair
Cheltenham Race Course, Cheltenham, Glos
10am - 5pm
National Patchwork Association
01603 812259 tri...@paston.co.uk
http://www.paston.co.uk/natpat/natpat
30 Nov - 1 Dec National Christmas Lace Fair
The Pavilion, Birmingham, NEC
Over 90 leading suppliers of everything for lacemaking and a little bit
more.
10am to 5pm
Use south car parks, special arrangements for disabled badge holders.
Companion shows BBC Good Food, Cooking and Kitchen Show, Crafts Alive at
Christmas.
3.50 in advance, 4.00 at the door, 11-16 year olds 2.00
Half price exhibition catalogue with all advance tickets.
Further discounts for groups of 10+ booking before 3rd November.
Tickets available with sae to J Ford, "October Hill", Upper Longdon,
Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 1QB
16 -19 January 1997 12th Needlecraft and Design Exhibition
Sandown Park Exhibition Centre
10am -6pm
6.00, 4.50 senior citizens, under 16's free, reductions for advance
tickets
Nationwide Exhibitions 0117 970 1370